Nestle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The little girl decided to nestle into the oversized pillow and immediately fell asleep.
- The dog liked to nestle up against the fireplace on cold winter nights.
- She was happy to nestle under the soft covers and settle in for a long winter's nap.
- As night began to fall the family cat would nestle amongst its favorite cushion.
- My baby laughed then nestle up close to me during the middle of our walk when the rain started falling.
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Meaning 2
Lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The small village nestles in the rolling hills of the countryside.
- The secluded beach nestles beneath a dramatic cliff face.
- A family of robins nestle safely in their hidden tree nest.
- The ski resort nestles at the base of the snow-capped mountain.
- The ivy nestles in the crook of the ancient stone archway.
Meaning 3
Position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The children nestled into their favorite couch for a family movie night.
- As the snow fell gently outside, she nestled into her warm blanket.
- The puppy nestled its head in the woman's lap and fell asleep.
- The leaves nestled among the twigs in the birds' cozy nest.
- She nestled into the corner of the library, engrossed in her favorite book.